This article teaches you how to update the Uber app to the latest version, using the device's App Store. Once this is done, you will be able to edit your account and payment information within the app.
Steps
Part 1 of 4: Update the Uber App (iOS)
Step 1. Open the iPhone App Store
You can do this by pressing the blue icon with a white "A" on one of the Home screens.
Step 2. Select Updates
The button is located in the lower right corner of the screen.
Step 3. Find the Uber app
If you don't see it on the updates page, you already have the latest version.
You may have to wait about a minute for the page to refresh
Step 4. Press Update
You should see the button to the right of the Uber app.
You can also hit Update All in the top left corner of the App Store, which will update all apps
Step 5. Wait for the update to finish
Eventually, you will be able to use the updated version of Uber by hitting the app icon.
Part 2 of 4: Update the Uber App (Android)
Step 1. Open the Google Play Store on the Android device
This is the colored triangle in the app drawer or on one of the Home screens.
Step 2. Press ☰
You should find this button in the upper left corner of the screen, next to the search bar.
Step 3. Select My apps and games
Step 4. Find the Uber app
You should see it in the list.
Step 5. Press Update
Look for the button to the right of the Uber app.
If you don't see the "Update" button, the app is up to date
Step 6. Wait for the update to finish
Eventually, you will be able to use the updated version of Uber by hitting the app icon.
Part 3 of 4: Change the Payment Information
Step 1. Open Uber on your phone
You cannot add or remove payment methods from the website; you need to use the mobile app on your phone.
Step 2. Press ☰
You will find this button in the upper left corner of the app; the Uber menu will open.
Step 3. Press Payments to edit your payment information
The list of credit cards you have registered will open. On this page, you can add, delete and edit existing payment information.
Step 4. Press Add Payment Method if you want to add a credit card or other method; enter the details of the card to be associated with the account, then press Save when done
Step 5. Press an existing payment method to edit it
You can change the CVV number, expiration date and postcode of the billing address for your debit and credit cards, but not the card number itself. To do this, you need to delete the card and add a new one.
- Press the ⋮ button in the upper right corner, then press "Edit" to change the payment method, or "Delete" to delete it.
- To change your default payment method, delete the cards you see listed before the one you want to use with your Uber account.
Part 4 of 4: Update Account Information
Step 1. Press the ☰ button within the Uber app
You will find it in the upper left corner of the screen.
Step 2. Press Settings
Step 3. Press your name
Your account information will open.
Step 4. Press your profile picture to edit it
The device's camera will open and you can take a new photo for your profile. On iPhone, you have to press "Take Photo" after pressing on the image. You must save your changes for the photo to be applied to your account. This cannot be done from the Uber website.
- This feature is not well implemented on the iPhone. If you want to update the photo and you only own an iPhone, consider logging into your account from a friend's Android phone, or even installing the BlueStacks Android emulator on your computer.
- If you have a driver account, you need to choose an image from the Uber Driver app.
Step 5. Press your name
Depending on the status of your account, you may be able to change the name by simply pressing on it and entering a new one. If you are a driver, you will not be able to change your name from the regular Uber app and it is not possible to do so in all countries.
You can make a name change request to Uber on the Support webpage
Step 6. Press the phone number entry
Step 7. Type your password
You will be asked to enter your Uber passkey to make the changes.
Step 8. Enter a new phone number
If you want to associate a different phone number with your Uber account, you can enter it here. You must choose a mobile number capable of receiving SMS, so that you can verify the account.
Step 9. Press Save
Uber will send a verification message to the number you entered.
Step 10. Wait for the verification code
You will receive a message to the number you entered, which contains a four-digit verification code. Enter the code in the Uber app to save the new phone number.
Step 11. Press the email address
Do this if you want to change the email address associated with your account.
Step 12. Enter the new email address
Make sure you have access to the account and don't lose it in the near future (don't use a student or workplace-related email).
Step 13. Press Save
Step 14. Type your password
You must enter it to save the changes to your profile.
Step 15. Open the email account
You will receive a verification message at the address you entered.
Step 16. Click the link in the verification message you received from Uber
The new email address will be verified and added to your account.
On Gmail, the message can be filed in the Updates folder
Step 17. Add your favorite places
If you frequent certain locations often, you can save them as your Favorite Places, so that they are immediately suggested to you when you ask for a ride.
- Press the Home or Work buttons in the "Favorite Places" section of the Settings menu.
- Enter the address of the location. It will be saved automatically.
- You can change or delete these addresses at any time by pressing the Home or Work buttons, then typing a new address or pressing the Delete Home / Work button at the bottom of the screen.
Step 18. Add profiles to share your account
If you want to share your Uber account or if you currently share the service with an account you would like to remove, you can change these settings in the "Profiles" section of the Settings page.
